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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr Hassan Jassim Al-Azzawe" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <drhassan_jassim@ymail.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 16:50:48 -0800
Subject: Assalamualaikum..Wr..Wb

Assalamualaikum

My name is Dr Hassan Jassim Al-Azzawe from PAKISTAN,i used to work with shell petroleum in Nigeria were i am presently undergoing treatment and was also a major investor in offshore oil Riggs until recently when i was crippled by stroke which left half of my body paralyzed and i has undergone several text and treatment but no good result. For the past Three years i have been looking for a miracle and spiritual cure but it seems to be worse, recently my doctor told one of the workers in the hospital that he doubt if i will make it i have no close relative around, the only person i have which happens to be my distant cousin of mine Mrs Sara Left to Australia for over 8 years ago and since then i haven't seen her neither do i hear from her.

I have giving my life to Almighty Allah Swt ,i am a good Muslim, i know that you might ask yourself how i got your email address i was led by Allah Swt to contact you and i strongly have faith that you are the right person to handle this project, before i depart from this world i would want you to set up an orphanage foundation in my name in your country and also donate the rest of my wealth to the Islamic Organizations motherless since my wealth would not be use full for me again,i seek for your wiliness and with the help of my doctor Dr Enest Chukwuebi you both can achieve and make my dream to come true.

My account balance presently totaling $7.8M as was reflected in my last statement account from my bank account i have in Nigeria and i wish you use this fund to finance the project as i don't power on my own to do carryout this mission.
Insya,Allah in return of your mail please include your contact information's so that my doctor Dr Enest Chukwuebi will found it easy to contact you, and feel free to contact Dr Enest Chukwuebi if you need more information's email him at email: chukwuebi2010@gmail.com always remember that just one day we all will die and face our creator for judgment after our staying on earth.
Lastly if you are not a good Muslim do not worry to write me back because Almighty Allah Swt will not be happy with you that i commited my money into your hands,i hope you understand.

I shall need the following details from you.
Your contact address.
Your phone / Fax number.
Your age and marital status.


Waasalam.
Yours Brother
Dr Hassan Jassim

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